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CVE-2008-4225

Integer overflow in the xmlBufferResize function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context...

High CVSS 7.8

Overview

Integer overflow in the xmlBufferResize function in libxml2 2.7.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a large XML document.

CWE: CWE-189 Published: 2008-11-25T23:30:00.313
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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